[Hodar]

No, according to the rules; he has to be nominated by Feb. 1st, 2009. He was sworn into office around noon on Jan 20th. So, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his accomplishments made within the first 10.5 days in office

I think even the most staunch Democratic supporter has to feel slightly humiliated by this turn of events; BHO is probably looking in the mirror and having a "Sally Fields moment" (You really do love me....)

[Red in Blue PA]

That needs to be shouted from the rooftops:

according to the rules; he has to be nominated by Feb. 1st, 2009. He was sworn into office around noon on Jan 20th. So, he won the Nobel Peace Prize for his accomplishments made within the first 10.5 days in office

[synbad600]

If he has to be nominated by then, that doesn't mean they make their decision by then, does it? I'm just wondering how long they get to consider before making a decision.

I think it's quite strange that scientists get awards two decades after their discoveries and this joker gets one for . . . what?

[MrB]

It was the same criteria that any leftist will use to evaluate someone’s “brilliance” -

do they have a Marxist worldview?
Yes - brilliant
No - stupid

Simple as that. No accomplishments need be examined.